The correct answer is: A) Bhima Rao Nadagouda.
Bhima Rao Nadagouda was a freedom fighter who led the revolt in the Surpur region of Karnataka in 1857. He was born in 1824 in the village of Nadagouda in the Surpur taluk of Gulbarga district. He was a farmer by caste and was educated in the traditional Hindu system of education. He was a devout Hindu and was a follower of the Lingayat sect.
Nadagouda was a strong nationalist and was opposed to the British rule. He was inspired by the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 and decided to lead a revolt against the British in the Surpur region. He gathered a group of followers and attacked the British garrison at Surpur. The revolt was successful and the British were forced to withdraw from the region.
Nadagouda was a charismatic leader and was able to unite the people of the Surpur region against the British. He was a brave and fearless leader and was willing to sacrifice his life for the cause of freedom. He was a true patriot and his contribution to the freedom struggle of India is immense.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Mundargi Bhimarao was a freedom fighter who led the revolt in the Mundargi region of Karnataka in 1857.
- Shivalingappa was a freedom fighter who led the revolt in the Raichur region of Karnataka in 1857.
- Venkatappa Nayaka was a ruler of the Nayaka dynasty of Karnataka who ruled from 1504 to 1562.